SPOKANE, WA — Meg Winchester, CMP, CTA, has been appointed President & CEO of Visit Spokane, effective Jan. 22. Formerly Director at the Galveston Island Convention and Visitors Bureau, Winchester brings decades of convention sales and marketing experience to her role with Visit Spokane.

“Meg will be a great addition to the team,” said Matt Jensen, Visit Spokane Board Chair. “Tourism is a $1.3 billion industry in Greater Spokane, so her understanding and experience will be invaluable. She recognizes that tourism and conventions are important to Spokane’s quality of life and economy.”

“I fell in love with Spokane from the moment I set foot in it,” Winchester commented. “I feel fortunate to have the opportunity to make this my home and help promote it.”